Brands can reinvent themselves by targeting new markets and taking note of new shopping trends
The company has welcomed the removal of concessions that will make it more expensive to buy apparel from international online retailers such as China’s Shein and Temu
Analysts say the market can rest easy knowing that the popular retailer’s food section is in good hands
Fraud monitors have cautioned about increased scams during the intense shopping period
Clothing and footwear have been the largest contributor to retail trade since October 2022
Retailer confidence has slumped to the lowest levels since the 2020 Covid-19 lockdowns
The largest negative contributors to the decrease were retailers in food, beverages, tobacco and general dealers
The service isn’t growing as it should because of the pandemic, rising unemployment, fewer visits to malls and more people working from home
New, precious pieces that last a lifetime and scents to breathe fresh air into life
Newer retailers are setting the benchmark for South Africa’s retail landscape, with plenty of room for innovation in bricks and mortar
Plant-based products becoming more popular; Microsoft set to retrench 10 000 employees; and Black Friday blues
Woolworths is in a better position now than it was when it bought the Australian department store
Hardware, paint and glass, pharmaceuticals and medical goods, as well as cosmetics and toiletries were the biggest drag on growth
Shoppers are cautioned not to splurge on goods they don’t need, especially in this inflationary environment
Understanding how cybercriminals work minimises the risk of being a victim of crime
Retail trade sales fell by 1.9% in the third quarter, the second consecutive quarter of decline after the 1.1% drop in the second quarter
Mamongae Mahlare, group chief executive of Takealot, says the company is not intimidating sellers, which have increased from 120 in 2016 to more than 8 000
Walmart buying the remaining shares of Massmart would give the struggling retailer financial and operational support to help turn it around, the group said
The increase in e-commerce is driving the demand in storage and distribution space, it will also hurt bricks and mortar retail in the long run
After debuting her historically inclusive shade range, Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty finally launches in Africa today.
From social selling and greenwashing to downtrading, analysts outline 2022 trends for the retail sector
Broker survey shows bleak prospects for Gauteng in 2022 as coastal areas lead in commercial, retail and industrial property
Teekay Motla and Katlego Mokale of Sneaker Content chat to Sarah Smit and Lineo Leteba about the growing sneaker flipping industry
The South African informal economy market is much sought-after, with the big, formal-sector supermarkets all looking to grow their share
Corporate South Africa is feeling the Covid-19 pinch. But is there space for growth domestically?
An already low sentiment will be set back by the Covid-19 pandemic, thin reforms and this week’s violence
Importers need to mitigate the risks of receiving orders late and keep costs in check
But 27% of the chief executives canvassed report being ‘not concerned at all’ or ‘not very concerned’ about climate change
Lockdown forced reluctant South African clothing retail stores online: although foot traffic in brick-and-mortar stores remains important in a mall culture like ours, the secret to success is innovation
The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated that there is not a part of our lives that will not be affected by the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution.